Christmas Markets – how to get started

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Many seasonal markets require planning permission – here’s some rules and regs to stay on the right side of the law

The festive season is in full swing and this year shoppers will flock to the
increasing number of Christmas markets that have become fixtures in many
towns and cities.

Temporary markets and the related trend of pop-up shops and restaurants have
become an increasingly attractive way to revitalise unused buildings and
land. They offer retailers the advantage of setting up shop with lower
overheads and landowners the possibility of maximising little-used sites.

Markets can cooperate on open sites for up to 14 days per year without the
need for planning permission, relying on permitted development; these rights
include permission for

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